Barbara is survived by her longtime companion, LaWayne Rolls, her sons Robert (& Victoria) Kinner of Roaring Branch, Daniel Fulford (& fiancee' Ashley McCarney) of Troy, LaWayne's children Christopher (& Jodi) Rolls of Canton, Jeremy Rolls of Coryland, Karen Rolls of Columbia Crossroads, LaWayne Rolls, Jr. of Troy, Mayone Saunders of Huntingdon Pa, sisters Cheryl (& Dennis) Morgan of Troy, Deborah Chilson (& Merle Wanck) of Towanda, Evelyn K. Evans (& Scott Cain) of Columbia Crossroads, Sue (& Mark) Bullock of New York, Laura L (& Rod) Sears of Missouri, Bertha (Billie) Wills of Maryland, Cathy Lanham (& Grant Lovell) of Luther's Mills, brothers Howard (& Tammy) Shedden of Covington, Roger L. Shedden of Troy, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and special friend Robert Kinner, nicknamed Jughead of Austinville. Barbara was preceded in death by her father Bryce Shedden, Sr., mother Beverly A. Virts Shedden and brother Bryce Shedden, Jr.
Barbara Jean (Shedden) Fulford, 62, of Troy went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at home surrounded by family members after a hard fought battle with cancer. Barbara was born Aug. 6, 1956 in Elmira, N.Y. Barbara loved fishing, gardening, crocheting, playing Yahtzee, watching NASCAR, painting by numbers, doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. She had worked at Eureka in Troy for a while and also had a job while living in Germany.
Barbara is survived by her longtime companion, LaWayne Rolls, her sons Robert (& Victoria) Kinner of Roaring Branch, Daniel Fulford (& fiancee' Ashley McCarney) of Troy, LaWayne's children Christopher (& Jodi) Rolls of Canton, Jeremy Rolls of Coryland, Karen Rolls of Columbia Crossroads, LaWayne Rolls, Jr. of Troy, Mayone Saunders of Huntingdon Pa, sisters Cheryl (& Dennis) Morgan of Troy, Deborah Chilson (& Merle Wanck) of Towanda, Evelyn K. Evans (& Scott Cain) of Columbia Crossroads, Sue (& Mark) Bullock of New York, Laura L (& Rod) Sears of Missouri, Bertha (Billie) Wills of Maryland, Cathy Lanham (& Grant Lovell) of Luther's Mills, brothers Howard (& Tammy) Shedden of Covington, Roger L. Shedden of Troy, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and special friend Robert Kinner, nicknamed Jughead of Austinville. Barbara was preceded in death by her father Bryce Shedden, Sr., mother Beverly A. Virts Shedden and brother Bryce Shedden, Jr. William Frank “Bill” Welch Sr., 67, of 3286 River Road, Wysox, Pa., Standing Stone Township, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
“Bill” as he was known by his family and friends was born in Towanda, Pa. on May 2, 1951, the son of Thomas Frank Welch and Pauline McNeal Welch. He was a graduate of Troy High School with the class of 1969. Bill was employed by Kennedy Valve in Elmira, N.Y. for 15 years and by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for five years. He was a graduate of Lackawanna Community College where he pursued his goal in becoming a paramedic. Bill was deeply devoted to his profession as a paramedic for a total of 25 years having been associated with Towanda Memorial Hospital EMS, Western Alliance EMS, Lackawanna ALS and volunteered with numerous area emergency medical services over the years. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, maintaining his property, playing cards, Penn State football and was a fan of the Green Bay Packers. Bill’s family includes his wife of 48 years, Judith Anne Glossenger Welch whom he married on Nov. 28, 1970 at the East Troy Baptist Church, his son, William F. Welch Jr. and husband, Michael McGuire of Binghamton, N.Y., daughter, Misty B. Coolbaugh and husband Kevin Coolbaugh of Wysox, Pa., sister, Patricia W. Hoover and husband Kenny Hoover of Towanda, Pa., brothers, George L. Welch and wife, Elaine Welch of Ulster, Pa., Kenneth L. Welch of Towanda, several nieces, nephews, cousins and his canine companions, Mya and Phoebee. Amanda Marie (Welch) O’Connor, 41, of Canton, Pa., (Franklin Twp) passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Mandy was born July 7, 1977 in Elmira, N.Y., the daughter of Rick Welch and the late Mary Frances (Ashton) Welch. She was a 1995 graduate of Troy High School and received a Bachelor of Science from Mansfield University. Mandy always took great pleasure in time spent with family and friends. She will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and daughter. Although being confined to a wheelchair in later years, Mandy was always willing to lend a hand and enjoyed life to the fullest. She always looked forward to time spent together with her husband while helping him in his small engine repair business. Mandy was a woman of the Roman Catholic faith and was a member of St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic Church in Troy, Pa. Dale Cleo Reynard, 84, of Sayre, Pa. (formerly of Wilmington, DE) loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away comfortably at home on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 after a short hospital stay.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1934 in Canton, Pa. to the late Clifford and Mary (Stockholm) Reynard. Dale was a 1952 graduate of Canton High School in Canton, Pa. As a teen he enjoyed hanging out and helping with his family’s restaurant “Reynard’s Restaurant”. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956 where he earned an honorable discharge. He earned a Math & Secondary Science degree from Mansfield University in 1959 and a Master of Science Degree from Clarkson College of Technology in 1966. He would marry the love of his life, Joyce E. Starr on Aug. 20, 1960, where they shared 57 years together until her death in 2017. After moving to Wilmington, DE in 1966 Dale held positions as a Chemistry/Science teacher at Brandywine High School; Wilmington Friends School and Padua Academy where he retired in 1999. He received honors/awards for his teaching including Middle Atlantic States Chemistry Teacher of the Year in 1976 awarded by Manufacturing Chemist Association and Delaware Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award in 1984. He assisted with the facilitation of the Science Olympiad program in the State of Delaware as well as regional and national tournaments. Judith “Judy” Ann Minthorn, 76, of Ralston, Pa. passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2019, at Broad Aces Nursing Home.
Born in Williamsport, Pa. on Sept. 8, 1942, Judy was the daughter of the late John Frey and Elizabeth “Nellie” (Bolt) Phillips. On Jan. 30, 1984 she married Darren Minthorn in Kingman, AZ. Judy was a very talented crafter and avid reader. She loved the Lord and enjoyed ministering by making greeting cards and prayer blankets for people who were ill or in need of comfort. Judy’s main interest in life was spending time with her family and friends. Judy attended the Mountain View Fellowship Mennonite Church in Bodines. Surviving are her husband Darren Minthorn of Ralston, sons, Gary (Cindy) Black, of Canton, Darryl (Kim) Black, of Ralston, David (LeAnn) “Mick” Black, of Canton, Norman “Corky” (Ellen) Black of Ralston. Step-children, Diana Reasor of Chicago, IL and Dennis Minthorn of Springfield, MO., grandchildren, Corrin Rockwell, Kyle, Rachel, Emily, Alyssa and Nyan Black, step-grandchildren, Zachary, Micah, Vincent, Jennifer and Amber, great-grandchildren, Carson and Stella. A sister, Barbara Miller of Williamsport and special friends, Dennis Austin, Kay Collister and Cindy Clark Black, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Phyllis “Phill” Ayers, 82, of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa, passed away on Feb. 9, 2019, at the Bradford County Manor following a brief stay.
Born in Springfield Township on Jan. 18, 1937, Phyllis Verna was the daughter of the late Warren “Bill’ and Beulah “Polly” (Freelove) Barrett. On Oct. 27, 1955 she married Henry Ayers in Gillett. She was very active on the family dairy farm which operated from 1964 until the sale of the dairy cows in the late 1990’s. Phill was always known as a hard worker and enjoyed the outdoors. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, gardening and canning. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and cherished time spent with her family. Vincent J. Vitiello, Jr. 78, of Troy, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at the Carleton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wellsboro, Pa. He was the loving husband of Renata (Navalskaite) Vitiello. The couple married Sept. 17, 2005 and had 13 happy years together.
Patty J. Stout, 79, of Towanda, Pa., formerly of Athens, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital.
Born in Windfall, Pa. on Dec. 1, 1939, Patty was a daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine (Allen) Jennings. She graduated from Canton High School with the class of 1957. Family and home came first in Patty’s life and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be remembered as a caring person who always gave her best. Patty also enjoyed her work in retail sales for several area stores. She especially enjoyed times spent with her grandchildren, taking walks with Joe and reading. Theodore Priest, 78, of Troy, Pa., passed away on Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2019, at the Bradford County Manor following a brief stay.
Theodore George, “Ted” or “Teddy” to family and friends, was born Feb. 27, 1940 in Mainesburg, Pa., a son of the late Jesse A. Priest and Edith Marie (Wood) Bardwell. After serving our country with the U.S. Army, Ted worked as a machinist for GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 10 years. He then moved to Alaska to assist with his brother’s business for several years. Always one who enjoyed varied projects and keeping busy, he later returned to Bradford County where he repaired farm equipment until retiring. Ted knew the Lord in his heart and was baptized in the Baptist faith. Samuel J. Palmieri, 74, of Towanda, Pa. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, Feb. 1, 2019 at the Guthrie Towanda Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit.
Sam was born Sept. 27, 1944 in Towanda, Pa., the son of the late Dorothy (Dieffenbach) and Peter Palmieri of New Albany, Pa. He was a 1962 graduate of Wyalusing High School. Sam served during the Vietnam Era stateside as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. In 1967 he married the former Connie Campbell of Wyalusing. Sam was employed by GTE Osram in Towanda as a photographer/graphic artist, he retired in 1999 after 35 years of service at the facility. Sam enjoyed gardening, cooking, and camping, he was an active swim-parent & supporter of Aqua-Ducks, a Little League Assistant Coach and Coach. He enjoyed going salmon fishing with his friends. He was also involved in a variety of charitable activities during his lifetime. |
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